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Last-minute entertainment ideas for Saturday

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Sat., Dec. 6, 2008

MORNINGIt's a wonderful program

To paraphrase It's a Wonderful Life,there's no easier way for kids to get their theatrical wings than via Family Days at the Bluma Appel Theatre. Led by the cast of the aforementioned classic, the Canadian Stage Company's program for parents and children takes place prior to the matinee and includes activities inspired by the 1940s-style stage adaptation, such as practising radio voice technique and Foley sound effects.

Details: From 10 a.m. to noon at the Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St. E. Admission: $10 per person. To book, call 416-368-3110.

If you can relate to the Barenaked Ladies' Ed Robertson when he says the group's offspring "outnumber the band more than two to one," maybe now's a good time to head to Massey Hall, where the Ladies will perform songs from Snack Time!, their first children's album. In fact, the lyrics aren't far removed from the band's "adult" material: "7 8 9" is about the numbers being afraid of 7 because it "ate" 9, while "Crazy ABCs" wonders why "A" is for aisle and "C" is for czar.

The Star's Greg Quill gave Martha Wainwright's most recent album a glowing review, calling I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too "a refreshing and satisfyingly musical declaration." If you want to hear what he means – and trust us, Wainwright's a visual treat too – the rootsy Montrealer makes a stop in Toronto tonight.

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